July 17, 2020
FEATURED, Greece
The Greek government is seeking to block the Turkish-Libyan deal on maritime boundaries and is preparing to to give concession for exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons in the offshore plot south of Crete. According to daily Ta Nea, Athens is preparing a matte move in the area. the plot is …
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July 17, 2020
Arts, Culture, FEATURED
For the first time ever, the performance of a major ancient Greek drama will be live-streamed from the famous ancient theater of Epidaurus. Aeschylus’ The Persians performed by actors of the Greek National Theater will be available to a global audience on July 25, 2020. The performance is in Greek …
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July 16, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority has modified the time range within international flight passengers must fill up the “Passenger Locator Form” PLF. In an air instruction (NOTAM) issued on Thursday, July 16, 2020, the CAA also notifies airlines that they have to check whether passengers have submitted the PLF form before …
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July 16, 2020
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
The head of Athens Prosecutor’s Office ordered the criminal prosecution of the leading corruption prosecutor Eleni Touloupaki for a series of offenses, including abuse of power. Touloupaki was been investigating the Novartis bribery scandal. The corruption prosecutors will face charges of dereliction of duty, making false statements and breach of …
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July 16, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism
Fines of 500 euros were imposed to flights passengers who arrived at Heraklio airport on Crete without to have previously filled up the “Passengers Locator Form” (PLF). According to local media, ekriti, it was mainly passengers from Germany who strongly protested saying that they did not have any information about …
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July 16, 2020
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has said that Greece will invoke Article 42 of the European Union founding Treaty if relations with Turkey derail and slip into a military confrontation. Speaking to Star TV, Dendias said the Greece will ask for military assistance by other EU member states if Turkey …
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July 15, 2020
FEATURED, Greece
A secret meeting between officials from Turkey, Greece and Germany was held in Berlin, three days after President Tayyip Erdogan decided to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque. The meeting allegedly brokered by Berlin was held before the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council on Monday and it was reveled Turkish Foreign …
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July 12, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism
A recent survey has shown that the majority of respondents are reluctant to spend on summer holidays and traveling this year. According to a survey conducted by GlobalWebIndex (GWI), spending on holidays and traveling is now second to health and safety due to the pandemic. The survey was conducted in …
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July 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED, Tourism
Greece has issued the joint ministerial decision on the mandatory negative Covid-19 test for tourists entering Greece via the Promachonas border-crossing with Bulgaria. The JMD was published in the official gazette on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Foreign tourists must show documents certifying a negative Covid-19 test at the checkpoint of …
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July 12, 2020
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
The water museum of Alonissos with the famous amphorae shipwreck of 5th century BC opens for amateur divers and free diving divers from August to September 2020. The water museum is located on the site of the ancient shipwreck off the islet of Peristera, off its rocky shore on the …
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July 10, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Majority of Greeks are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic in the country after the opening of the borders and the increase of new infections. According to a public opinion survey conducted by PULSE on behalf of Skai TV, 64% of respondents have expressed concern. 6 out of 10 Greeks stated …
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July 9, 2020
FEATURED, Sky
Comet NEOWISE has started to offer sky-watchers an awesome spectacle as it is visible to the naked eye in clear and dark predown skies. Already thousands of people around the globe have spotted the comet and are thrilled to see its golden tail that gets brighter as it gets higher …
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July 4, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
“I call on tourists to follow the health protocols for the coronavirus,,” Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Saturday. Visiting the island of Crete and inspecting the local health facilities, Kikilias appealed on foreign visitors to observe the health protocols during their staying in the country. “We have hired …
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June 30, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism
Tourists in Greece will be obliged to stay in so-called “quarantine hotels” if they have been tested positive, either at the Greek airport upon their arrival or later, provided that they do not need medical care in hospitals. According to a report by Mega TV on Tuesday, those tested positive …
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June 27, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism
All passengers of international flights to Greece will be obliged to fill the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to their check-in, Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said in an air safety notice (notam) issued on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The mandatory completion of the PLF by all passengers of international …
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June 27, 2020
FEATURED, Tourism
Greece ranks as one of the top three destinations in the Mediterranean Sea tourists would choose for their summer vacations in 2020, a survey conducted in June has shown. With 15.01 % Greece follows Spain with 22.05 and Italy 15.7. Among the possible vacation locations in Greece, Halkidiki received the …
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June 26, 2020
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece’s Civil Protection has launched a coronavirus information campaign for tourists arriving in Greece as of July 1, 2020, when the country opens all its regional airports, border-crossings and ports. The campaign message “Enjoy your Stay – Stay Safe” contains nine directives regarding necessary protection measures during the pandemic. According …
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June 25, 2020
FEATURED, Very Mix
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday that Novartis Hellas, a Greece-based unit of the Swiss drugmaker, entered a deferred prosecution agreement and will pay a $225 million criminal fine. Novartis will also pay $112.8 million to settle related civil charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Novartis …
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June 25, 2020
FEATURED, Lifestyle
Greek actor Renos Charalabidis made a breathtaking suggestion with aν utterly high symbolism. Ahead of the celebrations for the 200 years after the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821, he suggested that all Greeks grow a mustache – probably to look like the heroes of the great Greek …
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June 25, 2020
FEATURED, Turkey-GR
“Greece attempts to build axes of malice against Turkey,” the Forieghn Ministry in Ankara claimed on Thursday, obviously angry about the visit of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell at the Evros border on Wednesday. Turkey fumed about the visit and the statements made by …
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